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Posted by: klink May 19 2006, 10:26 PM
OK I have done some searches but I am not getting it. '73 1.7L totally stock. I have done following......compression check-good, replaced fuel filter, adjusted valves, checked plugs-good, replaced all injectors (that helped a whole bunch), adjusted dwell, adjusted timing, replaced vacuum lines, replaced plug wires, cleaned and tightened all ground wires. This car runs good, it just doesn't have any get up and go. It won't tach out in 4th gear on flat ground. I am thinking maybe MPS? I unplugged it and the engine died. Maybe I am asking too much from 74 HP. I had a '72 1.7L a long time ago but I don't remember it being this much of a dog 
......oops I didn't mean that baby. : It will be a six in the not too distant future but I am Auto Crossing it in the AS/S class now so I'm looking for a little more acceleration. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. :
Posted by: rhodyguy May 19 2006, 10:38 PM
is the throttle cable opening the throttle body fully?
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Posted by: klink May 19 2006, 10:43 PM
I don't know for sure, but I will check it tomorrow. Thanks.
Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 19 2006, 11:08 PM
You didn't mention air cleaner.
Posted by: klink May 19 2006, 11:13 PM
Air cleaner is brand new. I appreciate any suggestions.
Posted by: Andyrew May 19 2006, 11:39 PM
1.7's will max out at around 110-115mph. IIRC thats near tached out at 4th...
Go a 0-60 run with a friend and a stopwatch.
stock is around 10 seconds.
Posted by: klink May 20 2006, 12:22 AM
I'll give it a try. It really runs pretty good it just does'nt seem to have enough power. Thanks.
Posted by: Hammy May 20 2006, 01:38 AM
1.7's will max out at around 110-115mph. IIRC thats near tached out at 4th...
Go a 0-60 run with a friend and a stopwatch.
stock is around 10 seconds.
10 seconds? I thought I read it was like 13
Posted by: Andyrew May 20 2006, 01:55 AM
10.5 is what I had in my 2.0... but it was down on power.
Given better tires in todays car and what not...
I forgot the actual spec... so what not..
Top speed is 108. 0-60 is 13 seconds.
Just checked...
Sorry.. I keep forgetting these things were a dog from the factory.. (mine being low 4 second 0-60 low 12's or high 11's 1/4mile, and pegging the speedo in 5th its hard to remember the slow times...)
Posted by: Hammy May 20 2006, 01:58 AM
Sorry.. I keep forgetting these things were a dog from the factory.. (mine being low 4 second 0-60 low 12's or high 11's 1/4mile, and pegging the speedo in 5th its hard to remember the slow times...)
it's ok, I forgive you. 4 second 0-60....
when do I get a ride ?Posted by: Andyrew May 20 2006, 02:03 AM
Sorry.. I keep forgetting these things were a dog from the factory.. (mine being low 4 second 0-60 low 12's or high 11's 1/4mile, and pegging the speedo in 5th its hard to remember the slow times...)
it's ok, I forgive you. 4 second 0-60....
when do I get a ride ?Soon grasshopper... once I get the roller bearings in. and the racing suspension back on.. I'll throw on the hoosiers and take you for an "interesting" ride!
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